Osmoregulation: Cyclic GMP and the big squeeze
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The second messenger cyclic GMP (cGMP) is a biological enigma. Chemically, it is very similar to cyclic AMP, a signalling molecule whose functions are well understood and well conserved throughout eukaryotes. The role of cGMP is much less clear, however, and varies remarkably between cell types. A recent report [1] reveals a novel and unexpected function for cGMP, in promoting resistance to osmotic shock in Dictyostelium.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Current Biology
دوره 6 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1996